Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction Connections in Moderate-to-High Seismic RegionsTRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 698: Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction Connections in Moderate-to-High Seismic Regions evaluates the performance of connection details for bridge members in accelerated bridge construction in medium-to-high seismic regions and offers suggestions for further research. |
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AASHTO Accelerated Bridge Construction Adequate performance anchorage bar coupler connections bar couplers behavior Bridge Design bridge system Caltrans cap beam capacity-protected CIP construction Connection Details connection type construction risk contractor conventional bridges cyclic loading Definition Relative Design Specifications dissipation ductility durability elastomeric bearing emerging technologies energy-dissipating FHWA Figure footing formwork girders grouted duct connections grouted sleeve high seismic hybrid connections hybrid systems inspectability integral connections interface LRFD Matsumoto Member Socket Connections NCHRP nection needed Performance potential pier plastic hinging zone pocket post-tensioning precast columns Precast Concrete prefabricated prestressed Relative to CIP Report SABC savings potential Segmental Bridge seismic area Seismic Design seismic loading seismic performance seismic regions Seismic testing seismic zones Slightly better Slightly worse SMA bars splice sleeves SPMTs steel Structural Structural Journal substructure superelastic superstructure Table Technology Readiness Level tion transfer Transportation Research Board typically unbonded University Washington